I'd like to share with you what I've learned to improve your appearance on Zoom, Teams, WebEx and any other videoconferencing platform. I'll tell you the best tricks to improve how you look using your existing equipment, and I'll also walk you through some reasonably-priced upgrades that will make you look like you're on the news.

This is the first of a three-part series. This video describes a basic setup.

The second video will cover how to appropriately adjust your lights (regular lamps you have in your home/office) to look even better. We'll also cover the use of some inexpensive "studio" lights you can buy online.

The third video will teach you how to use a real green screen (not those awful fake Zoom backgrounds) like a pro.

This video is targeted to anyone who needs to look his or her best on videoconferencing platforms. I'm a lawyer who defends businesses and professionals when they are sued in civil court. I use these platforms frequently in my line of work for attending meetings, court hearings, and for delivering training sessions.

If you're interested, the equipment used in this video is listed below. These aren't affiliate links; they're just for your convenience.

HP Spectre x360 laptop: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-...

Lavalier Mic (Rode SmartLav+): http://www.rode.com/microphones/smart...

Desktop Mic (Yeti Blue): https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/product...

Webcam (Logitech StreamCam): https://www.logitech.com/en-us/produc...

Camera (Canon 90d w/ 18-135mm kit lens): https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/po...

00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Typical Laptop Setup
02:12 - Face the Natural Light
03:28 - Use Shades for Good Light
04:47 - Adjust Webcam Height
05:53 - Better Microphone
07:14 - Better Webcam
09:07 -"Real" Camera
11:05 - Outro